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logical picture element [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

A geometric construct associated with the drawing point whose size determines the stroke width of graphic primitives.

OBS

Although the terms pixel and pel are synonymous in common usage, throughout [the CSA standard] pixel is used for physical picture elements and pel for logical picture elements.

OBS

Contrast with "physical picture element" or "physical pel".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Infographie
DEF

Structure géométrique associée à une position de dessin et dont la taille détermine la largeur du trait des primitives graphiques.

OBS

Bien que les termes "pixel" et "pel" soient ordinairement synonymes, ils sont respectivement utilisés dans cette norme pour désigner les éléments d'image physiques et les éléments d'image logiques.

OBS

Comparer à "élément d'image physique".

Spanish

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